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Reigning cruiserweight world champion Gilberto Ramirez is set for an extended spell away from boxing after undergoing shoulder surgery, his promotional team Golden Boy Promotions confirmed on Sunday.
The 34-year-old Mexican southpaw had the procedure on Saturday to repair an injury sustained during his points victory over Cuba’s Yuniel Dorticos on 28 June in Anaheim. Golden Boy did not specify which shoulder was operated on but confirmed the surgery was successful.
In a statement, Ramirez said the decision came after extensive consultations.
“After getting three medical opinions and a lot of thinking, I’ve decided to undergo my shoulder surgery,” he said. “I’ve been dealing with this injury since my last fight and pushing through it just isn’t the smart move for my health or my career.”
He added: “Surgery isn’t something any fighter wants to hear, but this is the right call to make sure I heal properly and come back at 100 percent. I’ll be out of the ring healing until I’m cleared by my medical team, but I’m already locked in on therapy and the road back. I’ll be back stronger, sharper and hungrier than ever.”
Ramirez holds an impressive professional record of 47 wins and just one defeat, with 30 of his victories coming by knockout.
He captured the WBA cruiserweight title in March 2024 with a unanimous decision win over Armenian-born Frenchman Arsen Goulamirian. Prior to that, he clinched the WBO belt in November last year in Saudi Arabia, also by unanimous decision, against British fighter Chris Billam-Smith.
